Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | Expected start November 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across adult, NICU, and pediatric service lines within a high-acuity hospital setting
• Operate and manage a variety of ventilators and respiratory equipment including GE R860 adult vents, Draeger infant/pediatric vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 non-invasive devices, and Vapotherm/Comfort Flow high-flow oxygen devices
• Document patient care accurately using the Cerner EMR system
• Float to all critical care units and floor areas as needed based on patient census and staffing requirements
• Participate in a rotating weekend schedule, with at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Maintain patient ratios of approximately 10–25 patients depending on assignment and shift

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapy License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential — CRTs will not be considered
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum of 5 years of respiratory therapy experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience working in NICU or pediatric respiratory care settings
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, high-acuity regional referral center offering exposure to a broad range of complex patient populations including trauma, stroke, cardiothoracic, and pediatric care
• Work alongside a large, experienced respiratory therapy team in a facility recognized among the top hospitals in the nation for clinical quality